Harvesting and Storing

Olive trees are easy to grow in the UK but encouraging them to fruit is a different matter. Find out more, in our Grow Guide.

All you need to know about growing strawberries, with advice on planting, maintenance and harvesting.

Advice on growing your own peanuts, in our Grow Guide.

All you need to know about growing bamboo, with advice on growing clumping and running types.

Find out how to grow plums with the help of our practical guide to planting, growing and harvesting.

All you need to know about growing rhubarb, in our practical Grow Guide.

Advice on growing and caring for a goji berry plant, in our guide.

Learn how to sow, plant and grow courgettes, in our practical Grow Guide.

All you need to know about growing and caring for a walnut tree and harvesting walnuts, in our guide.

All you need to know about growing garlic at home, in our Grow Guide.

Advice on identifying conkers, and whether you can eat them, in our guide.

Confused by the different potato types? We explain the differences between first early, second early, salad and maincrop potatoes in this short guide.

There are always a few green tomatoes left on plants as temperatures start to fall. Here's how to ripen them.

Looking for Halloween inspiration? Take a look at our ideas for painted pumpkins.

Tomato glut? Don't waste your harvest, find out how to freeze your crop, in our guide.